Channel Islands National Park weather in December

December in Channel Islands National Park: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Channel Islands National Park · #182 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 78/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Channel Islands National Park climate normals — December

Daytime high15°C / 58°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low11°C / 52°F
Feels like (high)13°C / 55°F
Rainfall89 mm / 3.5 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days7 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point10°C / 50°F
Sunshine7.7 h/day
Daylight9.9 h
Wind27 km/h / 17 mph
Air quality (US AQI)34🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Channel Islands National Park in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Channel Islands National Park?
December in Channel Islands National Park: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Channel Islands National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
What is the weather like in Channel Islands National Park in December?
In December, Channel Islands National Park averages a daily high of 14.6°C and a low of 11.3°C, with about 88.9 mm of rain over roughly 7.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Channel Islands National Park in December?
Channel Islands National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in December.

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